{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"612.5","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 612.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS [577. - 674.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Trial by Jury [607. - 630.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Conduct of the Trial [607. - 619.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-4/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1045, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Upon the jury retiring for deliberation, the court shall advise the jury of the availability of a written copy of the jury instructions. The court may, at its discretion, provide the jury with a copy of the written instructions given. However, if the jury requests the court to supply a copy of the written instructions, the court shall supply the jury with a copy.</p>","text":"Upon the jury retiring for deliberation, the court shall advise the jury of the availability of a written copy of the jury instructions. The court may, at its discretion, provide the jury with a copy of the written instructions given. However, if the jury requests the court to supply a copy of the written instructions, the court shall supply the jury with a copy.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/conduct-of-the-trial-612-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}